Tennis Skills: Backhand Stroke

Tennis Skills: Backhand Stroke

Rising Scholars Academy

Step 1: The Grip

• Beginners should use 2-handed grip

• Dominant hand should be at the bottom of the handle

• Non-dominant hand should be on top

Multiple Choice

When establishing the grip, where should your dominant hand be?

• At the top of the handle

• At the bottom of the handle

• In the middle of the handle

• It doesn't matter as long as it feel comfortable

Step 2: The Take Back

• Focus on your non-dominant hand

• Pull back your shoulders & hips

• Pull back until your shoulder is under your chin

• This method will ensure full take back & power to the ball.

Multiple Choice

How far back should you pull during the take back?

• Until your shoulder is under your chin

• Until you cannot pull

• It does not matter

• There is no limit

Step 3: The Swing

• As you come forward to swing, imagine a pool next to you.

• "Dip the racquet in the pool" to splash water up - technique

• Connect with the ball and follow-through

Multiple Choice

What technique do we use as we bring the racquet forward to connect with the ball?

• Pet the Dog

• Peppa Pig

• Dip the racquet in the pool

• It doesn't matter, just hit the ball.

Step 4: Follow-Through

• After connecting with the ball, bring the racquet high and both hands up to the ear.

Multiple Choice

What is the final step of the backhand stroke?

• The Grip

• The Swing

• The Follow-Through

• The Two Hands

Multiple Choice

True or False: Both hands need to be next to your ear during the follow-through.

• True

• False